Where to See Santa in San Francisco

Meet Santa Before He Clocks In for Work on Christmas Day

Are your kids looking to meet the jolliest fella around? Santa Claus will be making a number of appearances in the Bay Area. Check out these two grand events:

Santa Photos at Westfield San Francisco

Gather the whole family and head to Westfield to snap pictures with Saint Nick. He will be there every Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 8:00pm and Sundays, 11:00am to 6:00pm. Mr. Claus will be on Level 4 at Color Me Mine. Four-legged friends are welcome for Santa Paws pics on December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. For more information, visit www.westfield.com/sanfrancisco.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

On Friday, November 29th, San Franciscans and tourists alike will join together to see the Great Tree Lighting Ceremony at Macy’s Union Square Park. As always, the annual celebration will feature live music and an appearance by Santa Claus. This year, Judith Hill from NBC’s The Voice will headline the event. Hill will be joined by the San Francisco Boy’s Choir, the Glide Ensemble, Artists in Resonance, and Make-A-Wish Ambassador Shelby Miguel. The night will conclude with a ceremonial countdown led by Santa himself.